Basilica di Massenzio

The Basilica di Massenzio is an ancient structure in Rome, Italy, the largest building in the Roman Forum.

History
The basilica's construction began under Emperor Maxentius in 308, who was later defeated by Constantine the Great in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Constantine oversaw the building's completion through 312 and relished the satisfaction of completing Maxentius' project. The basilica was a multifunctional building used as a courthouse, council chamber, and meeting hall. It borrowed pieces of design from other basilicas and Roman baths, but taken as a whole, it is truly unique.